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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.32 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.32 and 190.34 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.32 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.32 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.32 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 79,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,049.93/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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